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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 388.67 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 388.67 and 183.60 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 388.67 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/388.67 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 388.67 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 71,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358.89/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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